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Zitat:KAAN moves toward TurAF production amid Saudi talks
14 Feb 2026, 02:16 3 mins
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KAAN moves toward TurAF production amid Saudi talks TurDef
During a recent facility visit, a full-scale test aircraft was displayed alongside the prototype that completed its maiden flight in 2024 and a second prototype preparing for flight. The simultaneous presence of these platforms indicates that flight testing, structural validation and production preparation activities are progressing in parallel, signalling a maturing development framework.
Haluk Görgün, Secretary of Defence Industries, reviewed progress on the programme. The Secretariat confirmed that the contractual process for KAAN deliveries to TurAF is being initiated. While this does not mark the start of serial production, it represents a formal step toward transitioning from development to production planning.
KAAN is intended to serve as Türkiye’s next-generation combat aircraft for long-term service within TurAF. The aircraft is designed with low-observable features and internal weapons bays, supported by advanced avionics architecture, sensor fusion, network-enabled operations and electronic warfare capabilities. It is planned to operate across both air-to-air and air-to-ground mission sets.
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